The Town FilesGilbert, Arizona
Town in Maricopa County · population 267,918 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $575,100
- Household income
- $122,551
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 106°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 36.1
Gilbert is a town of 267,918 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home is worth $575,100, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Arizona towns, more of a college town than 97% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Arizona towns.
How Gilbert ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gilbert is worth $575,100, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $122,551, which is more affordable than 32% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $2,110 a month. 73.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gilbert | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $575,100 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $2,110 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $122,551 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 73.1% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Gilbert
| People | Gilbert | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.2% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 26.1% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Gilbert
July highs average 105.9°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 10.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 176 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gilbert since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 4, 1968 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 29, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 14, 1990.
Severe weather in Maricopa County since 1996
Maricopa County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Fire | FM-5501: Boulder View Fire |
| June 12, 2024 | Fire | FM-5496: Rose Fire |
| June 28, 2023 | Fire | FM-5466: Diamond Fire |
| June 27, 2020 | Fire | FM-5315: Avondale Fire |
| June 23, 2020 | Fire | FM-5314: Aquila Fire |
Jobs and pay in Maricopa County
Maricopa County had 2,280,645 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,840 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Gilbert itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Gilbert
72 public schools with 52,466 students, about 22.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | 8-12 | 3,027 | 20.7 |
| Perry High School | 8-12 | 2,601 | 19.7 |
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 (charter) | K-12 | 2,431 | — |
| Gilbert High School | 7-12 | 2,334 | 19.5 |
| Williams Field High School | 8-12 | 2,195 | 22.2 |
| Higley High School | 8-12 | 2,163 | 20.8 |
| Campo Verde High School | 8-12 | 1,925 | 20.1 |
| Mesquite High School | 8-12 | 1,411 | 18.3 |
| EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert (charter) | K-12 | 1,371 | — |
| Greenfield Junior High School | 6-8 | 1,195 | 21.0 |
| Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert (charter) | K-8 | 1,025 | — |
| Greenfield Elementary School | PK-6 | 946 | 16.9 |
Towns near Gilbert
- Mesa, AZ6.3 mi · 504,258 people · home $408,000
- Chandler, AZ6.6 mi · 275,987 people · home $507,800
- Queen Creek, AZ9.0 mi · 59,519 people · home $635,400
- Sun Lakes, AZ9.9 mi · 14,868 people · home $455,200
- Tempe, AZ12.2 mi · 180,587 people · home $455,400
- Apache Junction, AZ12.7 mi · 38,499 people · home $211,500
- Guadalupe, AZ13.3 mi · 5,322 people · home $271,300
- San Tan Valley, AZ13.8 mi · 99,894 people · home $410,100
Gilbert questions
Is Gilbert, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gilbert scores better for retirees than 25% of Arizona towns and quieter than 3%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Gilbert?
The median owner-occupied home in Gilbert is valued at $575,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $122,551, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $2,110 a month.
What is the weather like in Gilbert?
July highs average 105.9°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Gilbert get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gilbert since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 4, 1968. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)